Energy Excursion: NAM Headquarters & Gasfields

Today, natural gas is one of the most important energy sources in The Netherlands. 93% of Dutch households is connected to natural gas from the Groningen gas field. This largest natural gas field in Europe is operated by the Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij (NAM). What do they do? What challenges lie ahead? And what does a gas extraction installation actually look like? Find out at the upcoming Energy Excursion to NAM’s headquarters in Assen and a visit to their gas field in Witten.

NAM Headquarters & gasfields

During this excursion, you will have the opportunity to get to know NAM, their responsibilities and activities through different presentations, a game about energy transition and a visit to one of their gas fields. During this day, you will get to put forward and discuss issues with people from various company departments and get different perspectives on NAM and gas extraction in The Netherlands. Moreover, the energy transition and NAM’s role in this challenge will be addressed through playing the Energy Challenge Game, giving you insights into the complexity of the energy transition. Furthermore, during the day, there will be possibility to discuss future career opportunities, such as internships and traineeships at NAM.

The excursion will include:

Presentations about NAM, gas extraction and the role of gas in the energy transition

Energy Challenge game

Career opportunities

Visit to gasfield Witten

So, if you are interested in the energy transition and would like to learn about the role of natural gas in this process, want to gain in-depth knowledge about the challenges that NAM faces, get first-hand insights from professionals that face these issues every day and learn what role you can play, you certainly cannot miss this excursion.